Fairchild Air Force Base Features

The Crew Chief with a Contagious Smile

Airman 1st Class Gabriel Conley — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 03:56:00 GMT

In a career field known for its long hours, high standards and precision to detail, Airman 1st Class Taliyah Lloyd can usually be found with a smile on her face. Her laughter can be heard on the flightline amongst her crew as she supports her wingmen. Her demeanor is a reminder that resilience and joy can coexist, even in the most demanding of environments.

Perseverance through it all

Senior Airman Megan Delaine — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 21:48:00 GMT

From fighting wildfires to calling in airstrikes—that was the future Ryan Kindler, a fourth-generation military man, envisioned for himself. When he was selected for the grueling training of the Air Force's Tactical Air Control Party (TACP), he was ready to trade one intense career for another and prove he had what it took.

92 OSS Current Ops: Scheduling Lethality, Strategic Deterrence and Combat Readiness

Airman 1st Class Matthew Arachikavitz — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 16:44:41 GMT

The 92nd Operations Support Squadron current operations office, also known as wing scheduling, is responsible for creating and managing the 92nd Air Refueling Wing’s flying operations schedule. This vital role ensures KC-135 Stratotanker aircrews maintain training proficiency, fulfill real-world mission taskings and are ready to support Air Mobility Command's mission of providing Rapid Global Mobility at a moment's notice. After scheduling wing training missions and receiving taskings from AMC, the current ops team works as a liaison between flying, maintenance and other squadrons at Fairchild Air Force Base to ensure these missions are completed. This team contains civilian personnel, aircrew, and aviation resource management Airmen with over 35 years of combined experience. They manage various competing priorities and are ultimately responsible for scheduling the wing’s $4.5 billion worth of aircraft to AMC taskings and training missions.

A Partnership Forging Future Leaders

Airman 1st Class Megan Delaine — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 00:08:18 GMT

In the summer of 2022 a coworker, Tech. Sgt. Paje Keepers, invited Master Sgt. Erica Northam, 92nd Maintenance Squadron maintenance flight superintendent, to an Airman Leadership School volunteer event. They volunteered at the Hutton Settlement Children's Home, which is a long-term care facility that provides a safe and caring environment for children in need. Northam and Keepers shared a connection with the children, drawing them back to volunteer for countless hours.

Fairchild AFB demonstrates strategic deterrence during exercise Mobility Response 25

Press Operations — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 22:34:00 GMT

Airmen assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing, 141st ARW and 940th ARW participated in exercise Mobility Response 25 in support of U.S. Strategic Command exercise Global Thunder 25 at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, commenced October 18, 2024. Mobility Response is an opportunity for Mobility Air Force Airmen to test their ability to respond to and simultaneously support multiple combatant commanders’ requirements, such as USSTRATCOM’s reliable strategic deterrence force.

Airman becomes first-generation military, joining a life-long brotherhood

Airman 1st Class Samantha Thorn — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 18:37:00 GMT

"It’s funny that the jacket opened a door for me to join [the Air Force] later in life and I did have that opportunity when I got to the United States.” Gumafelix shared how joining the Air Force has allowed him to pursue his dreams and become a part of a brotherhood.

Ghana to America, one Airman’s journey to success

Senior Airman Morgan St Marks — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 19:32:00 GMT

“You Won the Green Card Lottery” the email subject read. Quickly opening the email, Frimpong discovered he had been randomly selected for the Diversity Visa Lottery. It wasn’t until he went to the U.S. Embassy and paid the visa fee that he realized he was moving to the United States.

The 92nd Force Support Squadron recognized as 2023 Eubank award finalist

Airman 1st Class Matthew Arachikavitz — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 22:48:00 GMT

The 92nd Force Support Squadron earned recognition as one of two finalists for the Maj. Gen. Eugene L. Eubank award for Best Small FSS. This prestigious award is named in honor of Maj. Gen. Eugene L. Eubank, who recognized the importance of morale and welfare for America’s fighting forces to further the overall Department of the Air Force mission.

Rideshare program provides savings and award-winning service to FAFB, Spokane and Airway Heights

Airman 1st Class Matthew Arachikavitz — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 19:25:47 GMT

Did you know the 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron has a rideshare program that provides members of Team Fairchild easy travel options around the base, in Spokane and Airway Heights? Members of Team Fairchild can experience Spokane Transit’s award-winning bus, vanpooling and carpooling services.

More than a career, passion for innovation

Press Operations — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 22:42:00 GMT

A grinning Tech Sgt. Eric Kozma emerges from behind a noisy workstation covered in metal shavings that glimmer in the fluorescent lights of his shop. He stops to talk to his Airmen, excited about a new idea for the project on which they are collaborating. Kozma is the 92nd Maintenance Squadron metal technology noncommissioned officer in charge. His passion for innovation drives him to find ways to extend the KC-135 Stratotanker lifespan and ability to conduct its air refueling mission.

Airman joins the forces with a Ph.D., embodiment of excellence in all we do

Airman 1st Class Morgan Dailey — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 18:06:00 GMT

She wasn’t searching for anything in particular, but one email caught her attention. The subject line simply stated, “Your career starts here! Join the U.S. Air Force.” One little email from a recruiter would change the course of her life, once she stopped believing it was a scam.

Fairchild Food Pantry supports Airmen and families

Press Operations — Wed, 31 May 2023 23:30:00 GMT

The warm welcoming doors of Fairchild Air Force Base’s Food Pantry are open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday as well as the first Saturday of the month. Providing food, toiletries, baby supplies, pet food, and a friendly atmosphere, the food pantry is a haven of resources for service members.

Fairchild Airman from Belarus assists Ukrainians at home, abroad

Airman 1st Class Morgan Dailey — Tue, 30 May 2023 22:12:00 GMT

Tech Sgt. Artsem Ivashanka, 92nd Force Support Squadron manpower analyst, left his home in Eastern Europe in his early 20’s, determined to find better opportunities for himself. Ivashanka joined the Language Enabled Airman Program, LEAP, in 2015, allowing him to support the Air Force’s priorities with his ability to speak Ukrainian and Russian.

Contracting Airman shines as Air Mobility Commands Contracting Ninja 2022

Airman 1st Class Lillian Patterson — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 00:08:00 GMT

Business for the 92nd Contracting Squadron (CONS) has been booming, led by stellar servicemembers and civilians. One key member of the 92nd CONS team has stood out amongst his peers ensuring the unit’s mission can be completed with excellence. Senior Airman Clement Amoasi, 92nd CONS contracting officer, has been recognized by multiple commanders and even the 92nd Air Refueling Wing Command Chief for his hard work and dedication propelling his unit to award winning success.

92nd CONS beta tests new contracting training program, reshaping processes across Air Force

Airman 1st Class Morgan Dailey — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 22:54:03 GMT

Team Fairchild’s 92nd Contracting Squadron was one of two bases to beta test and provide feedback for a new and improved Calendar Year 2023 Contingency Contracting Training Program in November 2022. While the previous annual training focused only on performing contracting’s roles and responsibilities in while deployed, the new training implements agile combat employment concepts and multi-capable airmen training.

509th Weapons Squadron conducts Advanced Agile Training as Total Force Integrator

2nd Lt. Ariana Wilkinson — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 19:39:25 GMT

For the past 50 years, the KC-135 Stratotanker’s role has transitioned from serving as a strategic alert response to a constant state of readiness in global operations. At Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, a group of professional KC-135 pilots, navigators and in-flight refueling specialists undergo advanced agile training to graduate as tactical experts in planning and execution of integrated air and space power to support global operations and expand mobility capabilities.

Team Fairchild's only active duty female firefighter answers the call

Airman 1st Class Haiden Morris — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 22:07:00 GMT

The alarms ring, flooding the building with a sense of urgency. The captain of the St. Maries fire department rushes to the scene of an emergency, this time followed by a new volunteer firefighter, his 16-year-old daughter Layla Rice. “I’ve always wanted to be a part of something bigger than myself,” said Senior Airman Layla Rice, 92nd Civil Engineering Squadron Firefighter.

Resiliency, one Airman’s journey from Ghana to joining the force

Airman 1st Class Morgan Dailey — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 23:08:00 GMT

Fourteen-year-old Rushwaya handed her one-way ticket to the gate agent, boarded the 24-hour flight heading to Washington D.C., and left behind all she had known. “I look back now at everything I’ve accomplished and realized my greatest strength is my resiliency," said Rushwaya.

92nd SFS performs combat readiness training, creating mission-ready Airmen

Airman 1st Class Morgan Dailey — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 16:18:39 GMT

Airmen from the 92nd Security Forces Squadron participated in a Combat Readiness Training (CRT) program, simulating an Agile Combat Employment (ACE) environment at Fairchild Air Force Base. CRT is a locally designed program implemented at Fairchild to reteach and emphasize the basics of airbase ground defense and took place over 11 months.

Puerto Rican Airman helps rebuild his community after Hurricane Fiona

Senior Airman Anneliese Kaiser — Fri, 14 Oct 2022 19:25:24 GMT

“I was out with my wife and family celebrating my birthday, and all I could hear on the news and think about was that another hurricane hit Puerto Rico and I felt devastated.” Hurricane Fiona made landfall September 18, 2022, and according to the Associated Press, preliminary investigations show Hurricane Fiona caused thousands of people to remain without power or water service almost two weeks after the storm hit.